[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 107 (Tuesday, June 25, 2019)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E832]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




          HONORING BRIGADIER GENERAL KILLEA ON HIS RETIREMENT

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                            HON. MIKE LEVIN

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, June 25, 2019

  Mr. LEVIN of California. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor 
Brigadier General Kevin J. Killea on the event of his retirement.
  Brigadier General Killea has dedicated his life to service. Born in 
Rockville Centre, New York, he graduated from St. Johns University, the 
Naval War College, the Industrial College of Armed Forces, and the 
Harvard Business School Advanced Management Program.
  In March 1988, he was commissioned as a second Lieutenant in the 
United States Marine Corps. He is a career F/A-18 fighter pilot that 
included multiple combat tours and key billets, which are highlighted 
by his command of Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 122 in the Western 
Pacific from 2004 to 2006, and the Marine Aircraft Group 11 from 2009 
and 2011. He also served as the Chief of Staff to the Combined Joint 
Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve, and as Assistant Director, Land 
Domain, for Homeland Defense Policy for the Office of the Secretary of 
Defense.
  In July 2016, Brigadier General Killea assumed command of Marine 
Corps Installations West, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, and it has 
been my recent honor to work with him. He has had a profound impact on 
Camp Pendleton and the surrounding residents providing service support 
to more than 50,000 Marines, Sailors, families and civilian employees. 
He has been continually focused on ensuring our warfighters have all of 
the vital base support necessary to be operationally ready, and all the 
issues that impact of the quality of life for families. He has been a 
leader in environmental issues and has been dedicated to finding 
solutions to a range of complex problems to ensure all of the five 
Marine Corps West Coast installations remain tremendous neighbors to 
our local communities.
  Brigadier General Killea has dedicated his life to serving his 
country. We cannot thank him enough for his service to Camp Pendleton, 
the Marine Corps, and the United States of America.

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